The Comparative Analysis :
VW Passat 3.6 V6 4MOTION DSG (10 - 14) vs. VW Passat GTE DSG (15 - 18)
€ 43,200
€ 44,300
€ 43,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Passat 3.6 V6 is just 0.1 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Passat GTE.
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat GTE
57.9
71.7
81.2
57.3
72.1
82
71.7 in
Width
72.1 in
81.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
106.8
187.8
109.9
187.7
187.8 in
Length
187.7 in
106.8 in
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat GTE
3796 lb
Curb Weight
3796 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat GTE
B7
Generation
B8
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat GTE
V6 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BWS*
Engine Code
*DGE*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3.6 L / 176 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 0 rpm
Passat 3.6 V6
296 hp
215 hp
Passat GTE
258 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Passat 3.6 V6
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Passat GTE
Performance
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat GTE
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
Passat 3.6 V6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec
Passat GTE
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12.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
Passat 3.6 V6
12.82 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Passat GTE
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat GTE
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
138 mpg
Passat 3.6 V6
25 mpg
138 mpg
Passat GTE
19 mpg
city
No data
32 mpg
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
454 mi
Range
1827 mi
Passat 3.6 V6
454 mi
1827 mi
Passat GTE
Environmental Impact
176.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
32.2 kWh
Passat 3.6 V6
176.2 kWh
32.2 kWh
Passat GTE
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
61 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Passat 3.6 V6
Passat GTE
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1142 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
16 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
